Those are some specs of the device, I'm not sure whether the chipset is a a15 as I see on a website that it said it DId, and another website said it's the same chip as the LG optimus G. This is a great device and rivals the droid DNA.

Does this rival the DNA in dev support, quality, network service available (remember DNA is Verizon, is this GSM?) and update obsolescence or only on the spec sheet?

05-12-2013, 04:08 AM

DestinedtoGame

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

This video sold me to want to try it out for sure!

05-12-2013, 04:46 AM

Aquila

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Pros:
Durability - That was pretty amazing.
Price Point - Not quite a Nexus, but way better than other flagships.
Forum Based Development - OMG That is awesome.
Development - Keeping it open source and easy to root, etc. is awesome.
Constant Updates - Love this
Network - This looks like a GSM only device, which is great for people that have that option, unlocked devices rock. This is a pro and a con to me, because I have to switch carriers to use it.

Cons:
Buttons. Capacitive is better than hardware, but still prefer on-screen. Main reason, rotate screen in "phablet" mode (PA) buttons go to the bottom side, not in the same place all the time, they're where your thumb is. I'm 90% sure I saw a menu button. They have Samsung style (then copied by LG, etc) setup and that's bad for Android. Does running PA overcome the menu button and return it to the screen in the apps? I'll have to play with it to find out.
App Icons - Easiest thing to fix, but IMO the stock icons are vastly superior to TouchWiz style icons.
Network - This looks like a GSM only device, which is great for people that have that option, unlocked devices rock. This is a pro and a con to me, because I have to switch carriers to use it.

In my opinion the pros I listed far outweigh the cons and this is a sharp device that I hope does really well, because it has some great messages to send to the rest of OEMs. I really want to play with this device. It looks like they're coming at this from 100% the right place and executing at about 90% ideal, compared to other top devices available right now. I wish they would have moved further from Samsung, but it makes sense they take some cues from that direction given the success of Samsung devices.

05-12-2013, 11:22 AM

RobUM2011

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Just to clarify, this phone is not coming to Verizon, correct? If it is, I might have to strongly consider it.

05-12-2013, 04:48 PM

Aquila

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobUM2011

Just to clarify, this phone is not coming to Verizon, correct? If it is, I might have to strongly consider it.

Correct.

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05-12-2013, 05:23 PM

gollum18

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

So basically it's more on par with the galaxy s3's specs.

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05-12-2013, 05:34 PM

TheLibertarian

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gollum18

So basically it's more on par with the galaxy s3's specs.

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Except for RAM, screen, processor, and camera... Sure.

05-12-2013, 07:33 PM

junglejunkie

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

I REALLY like the fact that they do bi monthly OTA updates, and that they implement ideas from customers via their forums.

I'll check back with Oppo in September, when they release the Snapdragon 800 powered successor.

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05-12-2013, 08:11 PM

SERO wireless

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by junglejunkie

I REALLY like the fact that they do bi monthly OTA updates, and that they implement ideas from customers via their forums.

Saying they're going to do these things and actually doing them are two different things. I wish them the best, but there's no shortage of flagship phones and more coming down the pipeline every day. If OPPO is going to succeed in the US they'll need to honor their commitments.

05-12-2013, 08:52 PM

maryjane2300

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SERO wireless

Saying they're going to do these things and actually doing them are two different things. I wish them the best, but there's no shortage of flagship phones and more coming down the pipeline every day. If OPPO is going to succeed in the US they'll need to honor their commitments.

They already have been doing it...

05-12-2013, 09:58 PM

return_0

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SERO wireless

Saying they're going to do these things and actually doing them are two different things.

Not in this case.

05-12-2013, 11:02 PM

irishonion

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Phone looks horrendous, Imo.

05-13-2013, 02:37 AM

maryjane2300

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishonion

Phone looks horrendous, Imo.

Seriously? I think it's the best looking phone out.. Along with the Xperia z

Posted from my amazing white Galaxy S4

05-13-2013, 02:45 AM

Aquila

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryjane2300

Seriously? I think it's the best looking phone out.. Along with the Xperia z

Posted from my amazing white Galaxy S4

If we were giving that award out today I'd give it to the Nexus 4, but I agree this thing doesn't look bad at all.

05-13-2013, 06:55 AM

junglejunkie

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

I too agree it doesn't look bad at all. I wish they would ditch the capacitive buttons, but oh well.

05-13-2013, 08:34 AM

maryjane2300

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Agree there

Posted from my amazing white Galaxy S4

05-13-2013, 09:26 AM

return_0

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NothingIsTrue

If we were giving that award out today I'd give it to the Nexus 4

+9001

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05-13-2013, 01:07 PM

kkapoorr

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Rumors are that the Oppo doesn't have GLONASS...

Sent from my Note II

05-13-2013, 01:20 PM

TheLegoman

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkapoorr

Rumors are that the Oppo doesn't have GLONASS...

Sent from my Note II

Those rumors must be false, because it is clearly stated in the spec sheet that it does have GLONASS.

Does this thing have any bloat and will it get new android versions quickly?

And what's wrong with the UI (as someone up top commented)?

05-13-2013, 11:43 PM

TheLegoman

Re: OPPO find 5 has been announced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryjane2300

Ordering this today.... Can't wait to see how this is up close!

Posted from my amazing white Galaxy S4

Please post your thoughts of this phone compared to your Nexus 4 and your Galaxy S4! We would definitely love to see your thoughts. I have a Nexus 4 right now, and I would love to see how this phone compares.